13 December 1712
Journey toward Antwerp
Begins the next stage of his continental journey toward Antwerp before travelling through Maastricht to Aix-la-Chapelle.
Historical place archive
Browse historical events and people recorded at Antwerp in Great Britain. The records below are rendered directly from the World History Database into this page's initial HTML.
Begins the next stage of his continental journey toward Antwerp before travelling through Maastricht to Aix-la-Chapelle.
Churchill sends additional Royal Naval Division troops to support the defence of Antwerp.
The Admiralty dispatches Royal Marines to reinforce the threatened Belgian fortress during the German advance.
Another naval brigade is committed as Britain attempts to prolong Antwerp's resistance.
Supports deployment of Royal Naval Air Service aircraft to Belgium for reconnaissance and attacks against German airship bases.
The Belgians plan to evacuate Antwerp, Churchill visits it & rallies its defence
Churchill discusses the city's defence with Belgian and British authorities after arriving at Antwerp.
The Admiralty helps coordinate withdrawal as the Belgian position becomes untenable.
Troops of 21st Army Group capture Antwerp and its docks largely intact during the rapid advance through Belgium.
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